Bakersfield, CA - The Texas Stars fell in the first game of their six-game California trip to the host Bakersfield Condors by a 6-5 score in a back-and-forth offensive duel in front of 2,705 fans. Dylan Wells made his first career start for Texas, taking the loss, and fellow newcomer Scott Reedy made his season debut as well, scoring a late game-tying goal. Uncharacteristic defensive breakdowns led to the high score for Texas, which has allowed six or more goals just three times before tonight this season.
The Stars were 23-3-2 coming into tonight when scoring first in a contest.